The global warming and continuously high temperatures result in frequent heat stroke. Many brands have released their cooling technologies to offer cool dressing in summer. With the constant evolution of cooling fabrics, the cooling technologies are involved in every stage in the production cycle, from fibers, structures to the post finishes. This report focuses on the classic and innovative technologies in the market, and introduces the following recommended brands and technologies.

Outdoor activities such as camping, surfing, frisbee, wild fishing and cycling become popular social topics in 2024. People are now pursuing multi-purpose apparels. Beyond the basic performance of traditional athleisure fabrics, the development of advanced technology improves the functionality of outdoor sportswear and satisfies people’s need for protection. This report will focus on the appearance and performance of outdoor active fabrics, and introduce the latest information about developing background, relative technologies and brands.

Puffer jacket is the most important item in winter. Beyond the basic thermal performance, the development of fabric appearance is also noteworthy. The puffer jacket fabric in A/W 23/24 focuses on the ornamental effect, soft tactility and gloss. The ornaments are more extravagant and bold. 3D sequined flowers and eye-catching sequined embroideries weaken the bloated volume of puffer. Soft knits and light nylon fabrics allow winter clothes to be more lithe and skin-friendly. Glossy fabrics are joined by delicate jacquard and crinkles.

The development of A/W 23/24 men’s trousers fabric pursues high-quality materials. Skin-friendly natural wool and cotton are paired with stretchy chemical fibers. Dense twill texture is still the dominating appearance of men’s trousers. Mix-color woolen worsted and lustrous velvet become the trending fabrics. This report digs into the trends of international menswear brands and offers references.

Breathable, moisture-wicking cotton-linen fabrics provide comfortable and cooling experiences in Spring/Summer. The anti-bacterial performance and unique textures of linen present high fashion value. This report focuses on the colorway of cotton-linen fabrics in S/S 2023. Based on the styles and textures of cotton-linen fabric, we figure out the different color needs. The elegant misty tones give vitality and hope to wearers.

In this most passionate season, dazzling colors are loved by most people. Vibrant Dragon Fire, steady Black Iris and soft Orchid Pink lead the colorway of knit in Spring/Summer 2023. The knit fabrics in this season are lightweight, breathable and stretchy. Natural plush cotton, ultrafine fiber blend, smooth double-faced knit, terry, rib and pique are the main fabrics.

Sweatshirt is the best product designed for all four seasons. The fabric of sweatshirt in A/W 23/24 explores terry jacquard and 3D textures instead of the normal jersey to attract younger sleek consumers. Geometric textures and vibrant colorways start a vacation at home. Water washing and woven textures redefine this casual product.

The design of rope has been a trending detail for closure, decoration and functionality. The woven ropes of hood and trousers elevate the wardrobe staples. With the popularity of outdoor fashion, climbing ropes and elastic ropes are used to develop outdoor wear and casual wear. Joyful handmade ropes signal the rise of handicraft. Letter logos and colorful ropes are suitable for most markets.

The rise of the Metaverse, the pursuit of outdoor life, and the repetition of lockdown life have brought the transformation of lifestyle into an opportunity for the innovation and development of accessories, and practicality and functionality have become the focus.

After battling with virus for several years, humans’ requirement for antibacterial performance is rising. This report focuses on the latest antibacterial materials in A/W 2023: healthcare antibacterial seabuckthorn leaves, odor control FRESHGUARD®, Recoyarns® and chitosan fiber.

The development of outdoor sports and fashion markets leads to the higher requirements of practicality and protective performance. Different functional accessories have been the key details for all attires. Buckles, sliders, and hooks are placed at new positions. Special fireman clasps and deck hooks are returned for an outdoor military style. Climbing hooks and fixed tabs continue the practicality.

The theme Multifaceted Player conveys that these unconventional cross-border people desire for a carefree and unlimited lifestyle in this diversified background. They are always switching between different characters and scenes and enjoying the fun of being a multifaceted player. The fashion world is also trying to be break the restraint of design to meet consumers’ need of multidimensional symbiosis.

Stretchy ribbons and elastic bands are applied widely on sportswear. How to effectively integrate key accessories and details into timeless products will be the key issue for designers. To be in line with the sustainable development, detail and accessory are at the center of basics. Logo print elastic straps are loved by young brands and consumers. Elastic bands made of nylon fishing cords and see-through mesh are widely appeared on the cuffs and waistbands of jacket to improve the value. Design elements like embroidery and flocking endow accessories with unique appeal.

The freed ones, who are pursuing personal expression, present the fashion trend of Me Generation by their unique rebellious attitude. Every one desires for expressing the real-self but feels ashamed when looking around. Anxiety is thus emerged. There is a group of young people chasing for the definition of real-self through their cognition and brave attitude of fashion. Getting rid of the barrier of self domain to release the instinct, they refuse to be defined by the known. Positive lifestyle drives the young heart beats and stimulates the real humanity. Genderless, which includes all kinds of body shape, is the core of Freed. Digital knitted fabric, faded knitted fabric, technology light fabric and eco-friendly denim are combined with loose silhouettes to present the flowing temperament of contemporary teenagers. The concept of diverse personality reveals the multiple faces of freed ones.

The Campaign for Wool is a global endeavour initiated by its patron, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, in 2010 in order to raise awareness among consumers about the unique, natural, renewable and biodegradable benefits offered by the fiber. With the rise of healthy and casual lifestyle in the world scale, wool has been applied more on sportswear. Its natural properties allow wool to be the best choice for daily running, yoga and riding.

With the individualization of clothing, more attention is paid to the function and value of accessories. Zipper is absolutely the most important functional accessory in sportswear design. And the presentation in fashion design is transferred from functionality to diversity. Zipper has already become a diverse element which is both decorative and practical. Innovative materials, printed stripes and gradient rainbow zipper present different styles through various changes.

Facing the challenge of society, politics, environment and economy, consumers will gradually develop a habit of daily healing in 2022 and 2023. The technology development of engineering product, food and materials is under a trend of commercialization, calling for protecting natural resources and starting a supernatural future. And with the rise of health awareness, promoting mental and physical health and exploring hi-tech products have become the essential topics. At the same time, consumers are also paying attention to cost-saving and decreasing waste, which makes recyclable and durable products popular. The emergency of slow handicraft forces all the industries to break through the stereotype and provide innovation, including the fabric textile industry. The additional value of fabric is important in this season. Healing and delighted fibers bring new functions and wearing experience to men's and women's A/W fabrics, which leads the development of fabric to a natural, eco-friendly and future-tech trend direction. The report will summarize and refine the keywords of latest A/W 22/23 fabric from the aspects of fiber, function, craft technique and textural variation.

Health has become the hottest global topic because of the epidemic. People desire for outdoor activity, respect the rules of life and nature and want to escape from the complicated trifles and meaningless battles. People are breaking through the limit and searching for their new selves. New functional fabrics explore the development of A/W 22/23 sportswear. Kishu bicho-tan charcoal fiber, bamboo carbon magnetic fiber, weak-acid Paramos cellulose fiber, anti-bacterial photocatalytic synthetic fiber, low-carbon thermal fiber and tear-resistant nylon66 fiber lead to new trend of outdoor functional fabric and provide consumers with more comfortable and advanced dressing experiences.

Since the world entered the 21st century, the amount of natural resources that human beings can obtain from the earth is decreasing, the environmental awareness in consumer goods market is gradually strengthening, and the concept of low-carbon, environmental protection and sustainable is highly praised. Therefore, new fiber textiles have attracted more attention and development. The natural color of Plantcot fiber is eco-friendly and healthy which also reduces the pollution caused by dyeing. The new natural fibers extracted from corn, lavender, banana and sarcandra decrease the waste of plant resource and strengthen the health function of fiber textiles. Moisturizing and skin-protection Collaskin collagen fiber is made by the extraction of the scale and skin of deep-sea fishes. Green energy is the only way to realize sustainable development of human beings. The bio-based products and green energy have become the forefront of the world science and technology field. Therefore, bio-based fiber fabric will become an important trend for fabric development in the future.

With consumers' longing for slow and relaxing life, balanced and healthy comfortable items are in a rising trend. Sports knit fabrics are combined with modern and fresh design aesthetics to bring a brand new feeling. And the new layering design is injected into the basic sports style to endow the comfortable clothes with elegance and delicacy. Flexible life and work styles make comfortable and secure feeling become the key to sports knit fabrics. Therefore, driven by encouraging consumers to maintain a balance between physical and mental health and vitality, stretchy knit fabric, functional mesh knit fabric and 3D applique knit fabric have become the trending fabrics to create versatile sports styling.

With consumer's rising pursuit of comfortable and versatile knitwear, exploring protective and healthy properties is the key fabric trend for S/S 2022 women's knitwear. Consumers and designers are paying more attention to the sustainable soft-tactile fabric and natural eco-friendly knitted fabric. Therefore, healing lustrous knitted fabric, natural tie-dyed knitted fabric and anti-bacterial plain fabric are the recommended high-quality and sustainable knitted fabrics to create all-day versatile knitted items suitable for both working and entertainment.